Careers BlogCAREERS BLOG
(WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 202413 SEPTEMBER)
Welcome to your weekly Careers Blog. The Careers Blog will be used to communicate information on forthcoming careers events, college application opening and closing dates, college open days and much more.
We would encourage all Year 11 students to access the blog on a weekly basis to keep up to date with key dates and all things careers related which could prove useful in their final year at Hollingworth Academy
Please find below our weekly careers update. Here you will find important messages, forth coming events, deadlines & opportunities available to Hollingworth pupils. We encourage parents/carers to check in with this blog regularly.
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE OPEN DAYSS
Oldham Sixth Form were hosted in school on Monday. The interviews ran smoothly with all pupils arriving on time for their interviews.College
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Rochdale Sixth Form College
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are now closed
VOCATIONAL COLLEGES
Hopwood Hall College will be hosting the first of their open events on Saturday 5th October from 10.30am until 1.30pm at both their Rochdale and Middleton campuses. Be sure to check which campus to attend for your preferred course.
I have been asked to share the latest Hopwood Hall newsletter with you all. Please follow the link below to access the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/3be09384767e/news-update-from-hopwood-hall-college-13897534
I have been asked to share the latest Hopwood Hall newsletter with you all. Please follow the link below to access the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/3be09384767e/news-update-from-hopwood-hall-college-13897534
BURY COLLEGE
Bury College will be holding the first of their open events on Tuesday 1st October from 5.00pm until 7.30pm. Students must be accompanied by an adult.THE UTC MEDIA CITThe UTC Media City will hold the first of their open events on Wednesday 25th September at 5.00pm until 7.00pm. For more information follow the link below:
information@utcmediacity.org.uk or telephone 0161 661
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Myerscough College will be holding open events at their Preston, Liverpool, Blackburn and Warrington Centres. For more information follow the link below:
www.myerscough.ac.uk
Tel: 01995 6422
For a full comprehensive list of all College Open Days please call into the LRC or alternatively a list will be on display outside Room 40 in the LRC.
Hopwood Hall College
Message from the Hopwood Hall College:
We are delighted to announce some very good news: After the hugely popular Animal Academy programmes and due to high demand, we have decided to run them again over the Easter Holidays.
This incredible 4-day adventure for young people aged 13-16 who aspire to develop a career working with animals. Delivered by our in-house team of zoologists and expert tutors, these immersive programmes are set to give young people 24 hours of highly sought-after practical experience - perfect foundations for a career in working with animals. Animal Academy students will learn all about the unique lives of our endangered animals at Hopwood Hall College, we have over 500 animals here, including meerkats, flamingos, wallabies and alpacas to name but a few so this promises to be an amazing experience.
Courses will be held on the following weeks 9am until 3pm:
Monday 3rd April until Thursday 6th April
Tuesday 11th April until Friday 14th April
You can book a place following the link below:
Hopwood Hall College Store
We can't wait to welcome you to our Animal Academy here at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre!
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Open event, access all areas at both campuses - Thursday 30th March – 4.30pm until 7pm – click here to register a place Hopwood Hall :: Access all Areas Open Event - Thursday 30th March 2023
Animal Academy – Week 1 - Monday 3rd April until Thursday 6th April – to book a place - Hopwood Hall :: Animal Academy
Animal Academy – Week 2 – Tuesday 11th April until Friday 14th April – to book a place - Hopwood Hall :: Animal Academy
Community Fun Day – Saturday 10th June – More details to follow on our website Check out our upcoming events at Hopwood Hall College
Y11 New Starter Experience – Tuesday 4th July – Times to be confirmed, more details to follow soon
Y10 Taster Day – Thursday 6th July – Times to be confirmed, more details to follow soon.
Bury College
Bury College are to hold an open event on Thursday 23 March. The event will commence at 5.00 pm and conclude at 7.30 pm
Hopwood Hall College
Whilst the priority deadline for applications for Hopwood Hall College has passed, if you have not yet submitted an application, you should do so without further delay. Check out the website by following this link www.hopwood.ac.uk
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Pupils may still apply to the Oldham College even though the priority deadline has passed. Please visit the college website to apply by following this link www.oldham.ac.uk
Open Event
Oldham College will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 12 February. The event will start at 10.00 am and conclude at 1.00 pm.
For more information follow the link below:
www.oldham.ac.uk/openday
Bury CollegeBury College will be holding the last of their Open Events on Thursday 23 Mach. The event will start at 5.00 pm and conclude at 7.30 pm.
https://burycollege.ac.uk/events
Bury College Performing Arts Academy
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The Oldham College
Oldham College are holding an Open Day on Saturday 25 March. The event will start at 10.00 am and conclude at 1.00 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour the campus, check out the facilities and meet subject tutors. Pupils should be accompanied by an adult.
The Manchester College
This is an excellent opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our tutors, and learn more about the courses we offer.
· Tour the campus and see our state-of-the-art facilities
· Meet with staff and tutors at Oldham College
· Learn about the support and resources available to help you
· Participate in interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities related to your area of interest
We believe that visiting Oldham College in person is the best way to get a true sense of what we have to offer, and we would be delighted to have you join us for this exciting event.
2024/25 COLLEGE PROSPECTUSES
Copies of the current college prospectus for Bury College, Oldham Sixth Form College and Rochdale Sixth Form College are now available in the LRC.
For Hopwood Hall College prospectus, you can view their online versions at:
https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/apply-enrol/course-guides/
Oldham Sixth Form prospectuses are now available in the LRC.
POSITIVE STEPS
Lynsey Lovelock, our Positive Steps advisor is in school every Tuesday and Thursday to offer impartial careers advicse to our pupils.
If you would like to book an appointment with Lynsey, please call into the LRC and speak with Mrs Travis who will make an appointment with Lynsey on your behalf.
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Bury College
Applications are still being accepted at the Bury College. To apply, follow this link www.burycollege.ac.uk.
The Manchester College
Applications are still open and pupils should apply online at www.tmc.ac.uk.
The Manchester College are to hold an Open Evening on Thursday 17 February from 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm at their Harpurhey, Nicholls, Northernden, Openshaw, Shena Simons and Wythenshawe campuses.
To register please follow the link below:
Click here to register
For further information on the event please visit the website at www.tmc.ac.uk.
ALTERNATIVE COURSES
Access Creative College, Manchester
Access Creative College are to hold an Open Event on Tuesday 25 January. For more information follow the link below:
TUESDAY 25TH JANUARY 2022 - Access Creative College - Games, Music, Media and Software Courses.
The application process is open and pupils should apply online at https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/apply/further-education. There is no official deadline but the earlier the application is submitted, the earlier the course interview.
Myerscough College
On Saturday 5 February Myerscough College will be holding Course Advice Mornings at each of their centres at Preston, Blackburn, Liverpool and Warrington. The events will start at 10.00 am and conclude at 12.30 pm.
For more information please follow the link below:
What's On | Myerscough College
APPRENTICESHIPS
The Rochdale Training Association are to hold an Open Event on Tuesday 8 February at their premises on Fishwick Street, Rochdale OL16 5NA. The
Apprenticeship & Training
Rochdale Apprenticeships currently have 91 apprenticeships and 42 traineeships available. Whilst Year 11 pupils may not yet be eligible to apply, if you are considering applying for an apprenticeship, you should take a look at what is on offer via the official website for Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton. For more information, follow the link below:
Rochdale Apprenticeships - Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood apprenticeship information
Manchester City Football Club - City in the Community
Apprenticeship & Training
Rochdale Apprenticeships currently have 91 apprenticeships and 42 traineeships available. Whilst Year 11 pupils may not yet be eligible to apply, if you are considering applying for an apprenticeship, you should take a look at what is on offer via the official website for Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton. For more information, follow the link below:
Rochdale Apprenticeships - Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood apprenticeship information
JOB OF THE WEEK
EMERGENCY SERVICES
FIREFIGHTER
Alternative titles for this job include Fireman, firewoman
Firefighters help to protect people from fire and other dangers, and give advice on fire prevention.
Salary: £24,191 to £32,244
Found in: Emergency and uniform services
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Salary: £25,714 to £41,604
Found in: Teaching and education
LMI (Labour Market Information)
When considering your future pathways, it is also worth considering how the labour market is going to look in the future when it comes to applying for a job. For this reason, each week I will be posting information on different sectors where it has been forecast the most growth will take place in terms of job opportunities.
HOSPITALITY
JOJOB PROFILE OF THE WEEK
Supply Chain Manager
Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
Salary: £24,000 to £48,000
Found in: Delivery and storage Managerial Transport
Train Driver
Engine driver, London Underground driver, Eurostar driver, tube driver
Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country.
Salary: £24,000 to £65,000
Found in: Transport
Hotel Manag
Alternative titles for this job include Guest house manager, hotel general manager
Hotel managers are in charge of the day-to-day running of a hotel.
Salary: £20,000 to £60,000
Found in: Hospitality and food Travel and tourism Managerial
Countryside Ranger
Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that are open to the public.
Salary: £18,000 to £28,000
Found in: Animal care Environment and land
Financial Adviser
Alternative titles for this job include Independent financial adviser, financial planner, wealth manager
Financial advisers help people and organisations choose investments, savings, pensions, mortgages and insurance products.
Salary: £23,500 to £45,000
Found in: Business and finance
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PPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITES – NETWORK RAIL
Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton Apprenticeships
There are 94 apprenticeships and 42 traineeships on offer at the moment in the Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood area.
Whilst you may not yet be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship, if you are considering an apprenticeship after leaving Hollingworth, it is well worth taking a look at the wide range of apprenticeships and traineeships that may be available when you become eligible to apply.
For more information on these apprenticeships and traineeships please visit:
http://www.rochdaleapprenticeships.org/
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH SPECSAVERS
Please click on the link below to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities with Specsavers
https://join.specsavers.com/uk/about-specsavers-apprenticeships/
SUMMER 60 NHS VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME
We have been asked to promote the above programme aimed at students over the summer holidays.
This is a great opportunity for pupils to build up their C.V.’s and to gain some insight into the NHS.
Any pupils that are aged 16 years and above, who may be interested please see below for more information.
For more information on work experience and to jump your start car
eers in the Northern Care Alliance, click on the link below.
WorkSTART :: Northern Care Alliance
BBC YOUNG REPORTER COMPETITION
RJOB OPPORTUNITIES
Check out below details of a fantastic opportunity for any Year 11 pupil who may be interested in an apprenticeship in Business Administration.FREE DIGITAL GUIDE TO CAREER OPTIONS
No idea whether you want to do an apprenticeship, go to university or pursue TikTok fame when you leave school or college?
It’s a BIG decision to make at 16, 17, 18… So we’ve put together A Guide to Career Options 2022 to help you better understand and map out your future.
The guide also features this year’s Top 100 Employers & Top 50 Training Providers, as voted for by 1000s of apprentices across the UK.
Please click on the link below to access the Guide to Careers Options 2023
https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/best-apprenticeship-employers/guide
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION
Rochdale Training Association are holding a number of Open Events and Engineering Taster Days on various dates over the coming months. Please see the flyer below for further information.
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Network Rail are currently offering L3 Engineering Apprenticeships, L6 IT and Business Service Apprenticeships as well as L6 Degree Apprenticeships
More information can be accessed by following the link below
Network Rail Engineering & IT Apprenticeships (mailchi.mp)
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
To celebrate National Careers Weeks, Tuesday 41our Year 10 pupils attended an employability workshop hosted by HPE.
The focus of the workshop was to provide pupils with advice and guidance on how to promote and present themselves in an interview. This included helping them to identify their strengths and skills and how best to “sell” themselves to prospective employees.
The workshop comprised of four sections - Interview Skills, CV writing, Team Work and Linked in.mock interview workshop hosted by representatives of KPMG. The workshop provided pupils with opportunity to gain helpful information on how to conduct themselves in an interview as well as acting out interi Year 9 pupils attended a mock interview with representatives from a variety of sectors and our local FE and Sixth Form Colleges.
The feedback we received was very positive and encouraging.
All of our Year 11 pupils attended a mock interview with representatives from various employment sectors and local businesses as well as our local FE and Sixth Form Colleges and apprenticeship providers.
The feedback received following the interviews was extremely positive and complimentary.
On Wednesday afternoon, an event was held in the LRC for SEN pupils and their parents. We had representatives from Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale Sixth Form College, Oldham Sixth Form College The Manchester College, The Oldham College, Bury College and the Positive Steps Careers Service in attendance to answer any questions raised by pupils and their parents. There were also members of Hollingworth SEN team. The aim of the event was to offer support and ease any anxieties that our Year 11 pupils may be experiencing and to reassure both pupils and parents that support would be in place should they choose to attend respective colleges.
Robotics Engineer
Alternative titles for this job include Automation engineer
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
Salary: £27,500 to £55,500
Found in: Computing, technology and digital Engineering and maintenance Science and research
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Nothing to report this week.
There are still a high number of pupils who have yet to submit college applications. Applications should be submitted without further delay as deadlines are now fast approaching. See below for further information:
ROCHDALE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Applications close on Thursday 19 December. Any applications submitted after this date will be
considered as a late application.
OLDHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Applications close on Friday 17 January. Any applications submitted after this date will be
considered as a late application.
OLDHAM COLLEGE
There is no official deadline, however applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Popular courses fill quickly, and so it is advisable to submit applications before the Christmas holidays to avoid disappointment.
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
There is no official deadline, however applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Popular courses fill quickly, and so it is advisable to submit applications before the Christmas holidays to avoid disappointment.
THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE
There is no official deadline, however applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Popular courses fill quickly, and so it is advisable to submit applications before the Christmas holidays to avoid disappointment.
BURY COLLEGE
Applications for Bury College will open on Tuesday 1st October and close on Monday 25th November.
I have been asked to remind students that the closing date for priority applications is Monday 25th November. Whilst applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline, please apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
You can submit your online application by following the link below.
https://burycollege.ac.uk/about-us/how-to-apply
CROMPTON HOUSE
Applications for Crompton House Sixth Form College should be submitted by Thursday 19 December.
POSITIVE STEPS
Lynsey Lovelock, our Positive Steps Careers Advisor is in schoolthe academy every Tuesday and Thursday. If you think you would benefit from a meeting with Lynsey, please call into the LRC and I will arrange a meeting with her as soon as possible.
If you need help with your online college applications, both Lynsey and Mrs Travis will be available after school in the LRC every Tuesday and Thursday.
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Rochdale Training Association are a local apprenticeship provider. They will be hosting a number of open events over the next few months
Rochdale Training's next Open Evening is Thursday 19th September 2024, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NA
Apprenticeships give you the chance to get out into the real world and get started on your chosen career. Apprenticeship courses are a brilliant way to gain new practical and professional skills, on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications, and to earn money at the same time.
All ages are welcome to the open evening and you can bring along a parent/carer or other adult too. You will be able to speak to employers on the day and get some careers advice. Jobs can also be applied for whilst attending the open evening.
Apprenticeships are the way forward
• Nationally recognised.
• Get industry experience.
• Vacancies live now.
• Higher apprenticeships available.
• Talk to industry experts.
• Talk to dedicated tutors.
• Get help from our recruitment team.
• Tour our engineering workshop.
• Sign up for current apprenticeship roles or Summer 2025 vacancies.
• Get an apprenticeship.
Occupational areas include
• Engineering
• Administration
• Health & Social Care
• Customer Service
• Childcare
• HR & Recruitment
• Manufacturing
• Many more
Employers are waiting to meet you!
Are you interested in a career in the British Army? Please find below information on careers within the British Army along with details on open events that you may wish to attend.
For more information follow the link below:
https://phoenixparkacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Army-Careers-Newsletter.pdf
